Dexter (Michigan)

Dexter is a village of 4,700 people (as of 2019) in Washtenaw County, southeast Michigan. Named for local judge Samuel William Dexter, the village was first settled in 1825; today, it's a popular destination for its quaint downtown surrounding the village green, and the locally-renowned Dexter Cider Mill.

Get in
Dexter is located just north of I-94, between Ann Arbor and Chelsea. The nearest major airport is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), about 40 minutes east on I-94.

See

 * Dexter Community Band, Center for Performing Arts at Dexter High School (2200 North Parker Road), +1 734 426–2734. Volunteer band performing four concerts a year of traditional and popular music, marches, and newly published band music.
 * Dexter Community Orchestra, Center for Performing Arts at Dexter High School (2200 North Parker Road). Volunteer orchestra performing four classical music concerts a year as well as chamber concerts at Dexter Public Library.

Do

 * Take a scenic drive to Ann Arbor, following Huron River Drive along the banks of the Huron River.

Events

 * Apple Daze, Monument Park. Held the first Saturday in October from 10AM-5PM. Apples, caramel apples and apple cider for sale, apple pie eating contest, craft booths, hayride.
 * Apple Daze, Monument Park. Held the first Saturday in October from 10AM-5PM. Apples, caramel apples and apple cider for sale, apple pie eating contest, craft booths, hayride.

Eat

 * Aubree's Pizzeria and Grill, 8031 Main street, +1 734 424-1400.
 * Chela's Restaurant and Tacqueria, Dexter, 7065 Dexter Ann Arbor Road, +1 734 580-2149.
 * Cottage Inn Pizza Dexter, 3219 Broad street, +1 734 426-5110.
 * Dairy Queen (Treat), 8041 Main Street, +1 734 426-8647.
 * Dexter Creamery, 8106 Main street, +1 734 619-7700.
 * Food Zone Chinese Restaurant, 7023 Dexter Ann Arbor Road, +1 734 426-3410.
 * Jet's Pizza (Takeout/Delivery), 7011 Dexter Ann Arbor Road, +1 734 424-9810.
 * La Marsa Dexter, 7049 Dexter Ann Arbor Road, +1 734 580-2342.
 * Sushi Time, 7050 Dexter Ann Arbor Road #100, +1 734 253-2581.
 * Food Zone Chinese Restaurant, 7023 Dexter Ann Arbor Road, +1 734 426-3410.
 * Jet's Pizza (Takeout/Delivery), 7011 Dexter Ann Arbor Road, +1 734 424-9810.
 * La Marsa Dexter, 7049 Dexter Ann Arbor Road, +1 734 580-2342.
 * Sushi Time, 7050 Dexter Ann Arbor Road #100, +1 734 253-2581.
 * Sushi Time, 7050 Dexter Ann Arbor Road #100, +1 734 253-2581.

Drink

 * Beer Grotto Dexter, 8059 Main Street, +1 734 253-2562.
 * Erratic Ale Co., 8080 Grand Street Suite 3, +1 734 545-6913.
 * Joe and Rosie Coffee and Tea, 8074 Dexter-Ann Arbor Road, +1 734 253-2344.
 * Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales + Kitchen, 2319 Bishop Circle E, +1 734 792-9124.
 * Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales + Kitchen, 2319 Bishop Circle E, +1 734 792-9124.

Sleep
There aren't any hotels or bed-and-breakfasts within the Dexter city limits; the nearest are in Chelsea and Pinckney, or you can think about staying in Ann Arbor if you want a broader selection.

Go next

 * Hell is about 15 minutes north on Dexter-Pinckney Road / D-19.
 * Ann Arbor is about 10 minutes southeast on Dexter Ann Arbor Rd.
 * The other towns and villages of Washtenaw County are a short drive away.